Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-21

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Several ladies, among them Mrs. Folsom, viewed
the procession from second story window,
Dut Mrs Cleveland was not in sight.
SOCIETY NOTES.
Mrs. Clevelands fortnightly Saturday reception
Will be held tomorrow from to O'Clock
The White House has not been 50 superbly deco
rated since the Presidents marriage as 1t was last
night. for the state dinner. Every possible place
was covered with luxuriant foliage or flowers.
The east room was like a tropical bower The red
corridor and the smaller drawing rooms were also
adorned with flowers, and in the state dining room
tall azalea tress bloomed in the window recesses
and palms stood in the corners. The mantels
were beds OF bloom and the table was very elab-
orately ornamented. The frame OF the Canadian
voyageurs' canoe was covered with red and white
carnations, the sail was trimmed with smilax and
Cne cargo was roses, camelias and lilies OF the val
ley. The edge OF the center-piece was fringed
two high bowls Of long-stemmed Marshal Neil
roses and two fiat cushions Of assorted flowers.
Covers were laid for thirty and at each place were
water: a corsage boquet OF roses for each lady
and boutonniere for each man. The President
and and MT MIS- Cleveland received the guests in
tary and Mrs Endicott, Secretary whitney,
secretary and Mrs. Lamar senator and Mrs Sher.
man, Speaker and Mrs. Carlisle, Gen. and Mrs.
sheridan, Commodore and Mrs. Harmony, Senator
Mrs. John F. Andrews, OF Massachusetts,; Assist
ant secretary and Mrs Fatrchild, ex-senator and
MRS. Henry G. Davis Mrs. Goodyear, Mrs Sicard
The President escorted Mrs Manning to the din
Ing ROOM the rest OF the party following in cOu-
Lamar, and Mrs. Cleveland bringing up the rear
Win the secretary OF State.
The ladies' were ali most handsomely attired.
Mrs. cleveland wore dainty toilet of pale rose
color, with the train Of the same embroidered in
crimson roses. The front was draped with mech
ribbon, pointed bodice, with elbow sleeves and
pointed waistcoat, attached here and there with
pink bows. Mrs. sherman wore handsome trained
dress OF cream cOlored brOcade with high bodice;
Mrs. Carlisle, decolete dress of rose-hued lavender
moire with bodice OF pearl encrusted net;
pearl brocade; Mrs. Sheridan pale blue SILK. com
bined with brOcade in red bouquets; Mrs. Viias,
pink silk pettfcoat, with black. velvet Trianon
brocade, trimmed with lavender, pearl ornaments,
low bodice and full train; Mrs. Harmony, pale
cade, and pink feathers in her hair; MIS- Belmont.
stone-colored satin; Mrs. Lamar black velvet,
with square train and high bodice; Mrs. Endi-
pett1cOat OF white lace; Mrs. Adrews, white satin
and lace, caught with clusters OF ostrich tips;
lace MIS- aoodyear @ pece AND train
OF hunters green velvet, over petticoat OF gold
brocade plush.
Mrs. Laughton's drawing room was very bril-
nant Win large attendance OF notable people
last evening. The hostess received her guests In
draped en- tab1ier with Chantilly lace. The Count,
ess s essi ss
Berghmanns white tulle, attached with golden
soloIed colo bows. Mrs, Folsom. Mrs: Goodyear, Mrs.
Loring, Gen. Beall, Mr. and Mrs. Handy Miss Nit
chell, Miss Bancroft. Miss Everett, Mrs and Miss
and many officers Of the army and navy thronged
the spacious rooms until after midnight.
The handsome house Of Judge and Mrs. Jeremiah
Wilson, opened out spaciously last evening for the
very pretty Dali they gave to their daughter Miss
the supper room opened from the bali room, and
the stairs were grateful retreat after q whirl.
over puffed petticoat OF crimson silk: Miss Will
sons was becoming ball dress of scarlet SILK
Among The guests were Major and Mrs. Goodloe,
Mr.. Harry Willard, Mr.. and Mrs. wells MI and
Mrs. John Beall Miss May Potts, Miss Scranton.
MISS s Waite Miss Mary Sherman Miss Mary shella-
Mary Wilson, Miss Acklen, Mr. Mccartney Miss
Bradley Miss Foster, Miss Clay. Miss Painter Miss
Emily Thom, MI: Run, Mr.: Deane and % the Misses es
Lyon.
number Of very elegant receptions marked the
senatorial calling afternoon, yesterday Mrs STAN
lord palatfal rooms were thrOnged from to g. The
hostess wore splendid dress composed OF black
Lace draped over pearl-colOred satin, with the
train and front Of the skirt edged with fur. In
u III,
which was picture in ivory of her late son; about
her neck was broad band Of black velvet, from
ra ag M spray snoa from great
Miss FELTON, and Miss Kohl, in the dining room
served the callers from the well-stored table.
Mrs. Warner Miller had the assistance yesterday
Miss Miller, Mrs. Ward and Mrs. and Miss Bates
An elaborate collation. OF terrapin and Shrimp
salad was served here.
Mrs. and Miss Cullom had the assistance OF Mrs.
Crawford Miss Riddle and Mrs. Raum In entertain
ing large company OF callers.
Mrs. Payne had with her Mrs. Judge seney, OF
Ohio.
Mrs. Mcpherson received her callers alone, and
Miss Blaine and Miss Medin had possession OF the
tea table.
Mrs. and Miss Malone held their reception in
the Arlington parlOr, assisted by Mrs. Snowden, OF
Georgetown.
Mrs. Jones, OF Nevada, associated with her Mrs.
Stillman, OF New York, and Miss T1lton In her re-
ceptiOn yesterday.
Mrs. Dolph was assisted by Miss Dolph, Miss
Card, Miss Lyons, Miss Kelly and MISS Morris In
dispensing the hospitality OF her house.
Mrs. and Miss Dawes had with them the newly
reelected Senator from Massachusetts,.
There were many callers at the residence OF
gret of all as well as herself MIS-. Cheney was too
Ill to receive visitors The state OF her health is
such for the nSmentd non as to cause considerable
mOnia.
Lieut. and Mrs. Peters gave handsome tea at
their residence, No. 228 New jersey avenue. from
to yesterday, which was largely attended and
greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. F. C. Snead and Miss Snead will omit their
customary Saturday reception tomorrow C22d).
but Will receive on Saturday afternoons thereafter
for several weeks to come.
Mrs. w. B. Moses and daughter win receive on
Saturday from to IL ut 2 Dupont Circle
Mrs. Robert Edmond Bradley will not receive to-
morrow.
Paddock to Succeed Van wyck.
Private dispatches from Lincoln, Nebraska, state
that ex-senator Paddock was nominated to sue
ceed Senator Van Wyck by the republican caucus
this morning on the 10th ballot and that his nomi-
Funeral Of bishop Cain.
The funeral services over the remains of the late
Bishop Richard II. Cain, who died on the 18th In
stant took place at the African Methodist Episco-
pal church on street northwest at IL O'Clock to-
day. The altar OF the church was heavily draped
in black, and every seat was occupied by large
audience. The services were commenced by q
chant from the choir, after which the 'spresenta-
ton" was delivered Dy the Revs. j. A. Handy and
B. w. Arnett, followed by an eloquent sermon by
Bishop John N. Brown. The reception hymn and